Difference between Opprobrium and Infamy

What is the difference between Opprobrium and Infamy?

Opprobrium as a noun is disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy. while Infamy as a noun is the state of being infamous.

Opprobrium

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy. Scornful reproach or contempt A cause of shame or disgrace.

Infamy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being infamous.A reputation as being evil.

Example sentence: There is scarcely an instant that passes over our heads that may not have its freight of infamy. How ought we to watch over our thoughts, that we may not so much as imagine any enormity!

We hope you now know whether to use Opprobrium or Infamy in your sentence.

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